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Appendicitis Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
The inflammatory disease known as appendicitis affects the appendix, a little organ located in the lower right abdomen. It commonly presents with pain originating in the lower right abdomen.
Appendicitis often begins near the belly button before migrating to the lower right abdomen as inflammation advances. It usually becomes worse before getting really bad as the illness worsens.
Appendicitis Symptoms
- Pain around the belly button
- Lower right side abdominal pain
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Inability to pass gas
- Abdominal swelling
- Low-grade fever
- A sense that you might feel better after passing stool
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Get A Second OpinionWhat Causes Appendicitis?
Obstruction:
Blockage of the appendix, often by hardened stool, foreign objects, or swollen lymph nodes, is a primary cause of appendicitis.
Infections:
Viral or bacterial infections will lead to inflammation of the appendix, contributing to the development of appendicitis.
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases:
Conditions like Crohn's disease, which can cause inflammation in the digestive tract, may increase the risk of appendicitis.
Tumors:
Tumors in the digestive tract, particularly near the appendix, can obstruct the organ and lead to inflammation, resulting in appendicitis.
Exact Cause Unclear:
In some cases, the exact cause of appendicitis may not be identified despite thorough evaluation.
Risk Factors of Appendicitis
- Age
- Males are more likely to develop appendicitis
- Family History
- Low fibre diets
- Previous abdominal surgery
- Gastrointestinal Infections
- Smoking
- mmunodeficiency
Appendicitis treatment
Appendectomy:
Appendicitis is typically treated surgically by appendectomy. This treatment can be performed laparoscopically or openly, depending on the severity of the problem and the surgeon's preference.
Antibiotics:
In a few cases, antibiotics may be prescribed before surgery to help reduce inflammation and prevent infection. However, antibiotics alone are not considered a definitive treatment for appendicitis and are typically used as an adjunct to surgery.
Pain Management:
Pain relief medications may be administered to alleviate discomfort associated with appendicitis, both before and after surgery. These medications may include over-the-counter pain relievers or stronger prescription medications, depending on the severity of the pain.
Hospitalization:
Patients with appendicitis usually require hospitalization for surgical treatment and postoperative care. The length of hospital stay might vary depending on individual factors, such as the surgical approach used and the patient's recovery progress.
Recovery:
After surgery, patients are typically advised to rest and avoid strenuous activities for a period to allow the body to heal. Most individuals can restart their normal activities in a few weeks following surgery.
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Book an AppointmentFrequently Asked Questions
Appendicitis is an infection of the appendix, a tiny pouch situated in the lower right abdomen near the intersection of the small and large intestines.
An obstruction in the appendix's lining frequently results in appendicitis, usually due to stool, foreign bodies, tumours, or infections that lead to bacterial overgrowth and inflammation.
Fever, nausea, and vomiting are common indications and signs, lack of appetite, abrupt pain that travels from the belly button to the lower right abdomen, and tenderness or swelling in the abdomen.
Anyone can develop appendicitis, but it most commonly affects people in midddle of the ages of 10 and 30. Certain factors, such as a family history of appendicitis, a diet low in fibre, and conditions like cystic fibrosis, may increase the risk.
Diagnosis usually involves a physical examination to assess abdominal tenderness and imaging tests such as ultrasound or CT scan to confirm inflammation of the appendix.
The treatment for appendicitis is an appendectomy, which is a surgical extraction of the appendix. The process frequently occurs either by open surgical procedure or laparoscopic surgery using microscopic incisions.
While appendicitis cannot always be prevented, maintaining a high-fibre diet, staying hydrated, and promptly treating gastrointestinal disease may help lower the risk of expanding appendicitis.
Seek quick medical assistance since these symptoms could indicate appendicitis if you have significant stomach pain that gets worse over time, particularly in the lower right abdomen, and if you also have a fever, nausea, and vomiting.
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